The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-06-23
lied capital is placed at half a million

Governor Ross has received communica-
tions charging Encouragement of con-
victs in the penitentiaries in 1885. The
harges have been referred to the proper
fficials for investigation.
The charter of the Fort Worth Land
and Investment company was filed yester
day, capital stock, 100000. Incorpora-
tors: A. W. Caswell, E. E. Chase, L. o.
Smith, r. H. Sellers, R. E. Maddox.
Charter of National Christian college,
of Dallas; capital stock, $4,000 Incor-
porators: II. S. Howell, u. W. Crawford,
j. M. Ellison, j. U. Thompson.
The treasury receipts to day were $685.
900, principally permanent school fund
The governor had returned yesterday
from his trip to Burnet.
1t seems that under supplemental
contract the capitol contractor agreed that
all the granite taken from the quarries,
but left over from the construction of the
capitol, should belong to the quarry
owners. The capitol contractors have
locked up the yards and refuse to allow
the quarry owners TO go in there. Gov
ernor Ross went up there in the interest
of peace and harmony, but says he could
do nothing, as it is a matter for the courts
TO settle.
Governor Ross did not go to Houston
Yesterday, as was expected, his presence
being required here by urgent bust
ness.
Charters were filed yesterday for the
Luling Lumber company, of Luling; cap
ita, $4,000. Incorporators: Otis Nc
Gaffey, ST., Charles McGaffey, Otis Nc
n
Also for the Sour Lake Springs company;
capital stock, $25O,000. Incorpora ors:
P. j. Willis and G. S. Cleveland, of Gal
weston, aud Frank j. Bowman, of st.
Louis.
Treasury receipts yesterday amounted
to between $1,000 and $4,000.
Travis county yesterday redeemed one
court house bond of the denomination
of $1,000.
G. W. Nolan, collector of Kinney
county, settled with the comptroller yes
terday.
The board of education will hold a
meeting to-day.
The land board did not meet yesterday,
owing to misunderstanding as to the
presence of some of the members In the
city.
The superintendent of public instruc-
ton has issued the following circular,
which has been mailed throughout the
state
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION,
AUSTIN, TEXAS, June 10, 1887.
Board of Examiners of ------ county:
In conducting the examination of candidates for
teachers certificates, you are advised to adopt the
| following rules: .
First-Ths questions pertaining to each subject
are enclosed in an envelope which must be opened
| by the hoard of examiners at the time specified
and in the presence of the candidates. The qnes-
lions will then be written on blackboard In
| presence of the candidates.
| Second-No candidates will be permitted to
leave the room after subject has been assigned,
wi hont depositing the examination papers with
the committee In no case shall papers once de-
posted be returned to the candidate.
Third-During the examination, all books, maps,
globes or other aids, must be removed from the
observation of the candidates
Fourth--Every candidate supplies himself with
paper, D ms and ink. II any corrections are
necessary the candidates shall not erase but shall
draw single mark over the error, that the exam
liners may see the error as we'll as the correction
| Fifth-The name of the candidate snail De writ
ten at the top of each page. No states or trial
papers shall be used but all the writing shall be
| upon the sheets of the examination papers
| Sixth No books shall be consulted nor commu-
nication permitted during the examination.
Sew: nth-No one shall make inquiries respect
| Ing the import OF any Qu6SJlOu. IL any ounhi
be in doubt as to the meaning of question, he
shall express his doubt in writing, aud this state
ment shall be submitted to the examiners with his
examination papers.
subject simultaneously. Papers ehouid be col
lected by some member of the board OF examiners
at the expiration of the allotted time.
| Ninth-You are further advised to adopt and en-
force the following programme or examination.
FRIDAY, JUNE "a, 1887
80. English Grammar.
1O-11. Geography.
| l1-12:30. Arithmetic.
RECESS.
2:3O-2:55. Orthography
2:55-3:2l. Penmanship.
3:20-3:50. Reading.
3:5D4:20. Composition.
4:20-5:05. History of the United States.
5:05-5:5O. History of Texis.
SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1887.
80. Theory and Practice.
10-11. Physiology.
LIZ. Natural Philosophy.
RECESS.
$3.50. Algebra.
| 3:30-5a0. Geometry.
O. II. COOPER,
Superintendent Public instruction
N Bread this cirular to candidate before
O'Clock on Friday morning, and then post it in thu
| examination room.
Matters around the adjutant generals
Office are quiet, General King and hi
! chief clerk, Captain SEEKER, both being
absent.
There was little doing yesterday, Of
note, in the comptroller's Office. Seyera
collectors have final accounts in process
of settlement, but none were concluded.
Treasury receipts were light yesterday
The following correspondence is self
explanatory: 40 400.
Governor l.. S. Ross, Austin, Texas:
| DEAR SIR :--EnclOeed herewith we beg to hanC
YOU check for $685. being balance of relief fund Of
$500 furnished this county. In behalf OF the cit
zens of this county, more particularly those who
have been assisted out of this fund.- we tender FIN
cere acknowledgements. The outlook for heavy
crop is flattering, and our people are encouraged
and hopeful. Whatever OF suffering, if any, tina
now exists among our people, ou
citizens and the county are willing and able to re
lieve. Hence, We return this amount not used
hoping that il can be placed in some county wher
: the suffer ne is greater than here
Dear Sir, we beg to remain, with much respect
) Very truly yours,
j. F. MCKEE, county judge
+. G. WIENER,
THAD d. GRIMES,
NJ. BEYER,
Il. d. MCGEE
Commissioners
AUSTIN, Jnue 81, 1887
To the Hon. Commissioners Court If Gaudalup
County, Seguin, Texas.
GENTLEMEN Il beg TO testify my high apprecia
ton of the unexampled but commendable exhibi
} ton of official obligation and duty manifested b!